Leaving the morning of the induction...
It's been exactly one week since Brynn has arrived! Time has flown by. I feel like I had her yesterday. At 37 weeks I was dilated to a 2. By 38 weeks I was dilated to a 4 and 80% effaced. My doctor sceduled my induction for Sept. 1st but didn't think I would make it to that date. My sister came out to watch Tylie for when the big day arrived and we waited day after day with nothing happening. I can't tell you how many walks I pushed myself through and many other things to try and get her to come. Well, my induction day arrived and she was still comfortable in me I guess! Rachel and I kept busy making hairbows, sewing, painting murals on Tylie's room and renting several movies!! She was great to come stay and help out so much. I don't know what we would have done without her!
The induction went great. I was induced with Tylie and it went pretty fast. This time I really wanted to have the experience of going into labor on my own but being induced assured we had someone to watch Tylie and I wanted my brother to meet the baby before he left on his mission. So after a few hours of pitocin I got an epideral (which only worked on the right side). Once she broke my water it took an hour to go from a 4 to 10 and Brynn was out with a few pushes! By the time I had her the epideral was fully working so that was nice!
When I had Tylie I had so much anxiety that it was hard to be excited. This time around was such a different feeling that I am so thankful for! I am so glad I didn't have the anxiety like last time. It was the worst feeling in the world! I was pretty relaxed and ready for her to come. I was so happy to have my healthy baby girl and she has been such a blessing!!
Brynn was very alert when she was first born. She had her eyes wide open, just looking around calmly. We still didn't know her name at this point. It was between Brynn and Kendall.
Proud Daddy
My family came a few days later and stayed for the weekend.
Chad holding Brynn for the first and last time until she is 2! He leaves on his mission tomorrow.
Taking her home from the hospital
Tylie was different than what I expected. The whole time I was pregnant she loved my belly and loved the baby. She would get so excited when I talked about her sister. Then a few days before I had her Tylie started saying she didn't want her to come. I bought a baby doll for when she came to the hospital so we both had our new babies. She loved her doll and gave Brynn a few minutes of attention. She wasn't too sure at first about Brynn but now she has seemed to change. She loves holding her and can't get enough!
Super Aunt Rachel! She always told me she wouldn't love any of my kids as much as Tylie but I think she may admit she loves Brynn just as much! I know I couldn't imagine loving any baby as much as Tylie but there is definately room to love both!!
